I hated the two tone when it was leaked. After it was shown in that video with Ive I went insane over the black one. WOW. I preordered and it will be at my house on launch day. The raw aluminum looks odd in the white one and I don't like how the FaceTime camera sticks out along with the other black circle to the left of the ear piece. Similar to the proximity sensor on my white 4S. I got the white 4S because I had a black iPhone 4 and the white was scarce for so long. I love the white 4S. Some people associate white with being a girl's phone. I don't agree.
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iPhone 5: Black or White?
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I see a problem with both the black AND the white
Black: From what I understand the aluminum is only a black coating so youve got a surface that will scratch pretty easily and reveal a lot of silver underneath. (Hopefully thats not true)
White: I actually wanted white but the silver band looks a bit dated since its the same style as the last two iPhones. But more importantly, black letterboxing on a white phone look very distracting for legacy apps (especially bright ones) And not every dev cares about updating to retina or widescreen.
In the end I went with Black, but either way then I feel in a year then anyone who uses a naked iPhone will have a lot of scratches.
Black: From what I understand the aluminum is only a black coating so youve got a surface that will scratch pretty easily and reveal a lot of silver underneath. (Hopefully thats not true)
White: I actually wanted white but the silver band looks a bit dated since its the same style as the last two iPhones. But more importantly, black letterboxing on a white phone look very distracting for legacy apps (especially bright ones) And not every dev cares about updating to retina or widescreen.
In the end I went with Black, but either way then I feel in a year then anyone who uses a naked iPhone will have a lot of scratches.
Wanted a white 4 around 2 years ago... couldn't get it due to production delays. White this time around 
Getting white because my black iPhone 4 is so inconspiculous, I must of left it on so many shopping carts and counters. Luckily, I remembered to go back and retrieve them. Hopefully white won't blend into the background so much, though I won't be able to use it as much for spy surveillance. 
Also, got a white iPhone 4 for my significant other, and thought it looked so awesome.
Also, got a white iPhone 4 for my significant other, and thought it looked so awesome.
I must say, it does make me laugh how after going through numerous threads, there are so many people who discounted the white iPhone based on the letter boxing of apps and how it might ruin the look.
To each his own, I know. But I'd be much more concerned about how prone to scratching the new anodized back and bezel is. Apps can be updated. Unfortunately, a permanent marker can only do so much to cover any scuffs. Then again, I might be proven wrong and the black iPhone doesn't scratch...
To each his own, I know. But I'd be much more concerned about how prone to scratching the new anodized back and bezel is. Apps can be updated. Unfortunately, a permanent marker can only do so much to cover any scuffs. Then again, I might be proven wrong and the black iPhone doesn't scratch...
I got white. I've had black for 4 years now - I had a black 3G and a black 4 (wanted the white 4, but white wasn't available at the 4 launch) so it should be a nice change.
The black looks a lot sleeker/cooler but I use a case so the silver on the white won't make a difference.
The black looks a lot sleeker/cooler but I use a case so the silver on the white won't make a difference.
The argument about the contrast of the white bezel has been pretty much debunked for me, as I went from a black iPad 1 to white iPad 3. Never notice the bezel. Nice to have a choice.
Now, I imagine it will be a few months and we'll see it in various colors.
I work for a company that has one of the largest anodize facilities in the world.
Black aluminum bezel in 6061 alloy will definitely show dings and scratches from coins, rings and keys. They obviously ran the thinnest possible anodize finish on the part to show the polished chamfer.
Not only will it look like hell with minor scratches, some people's body chemistry/sweat will bleach out the color from normal handling and UV exposure. This is unavoidable with thin black anodize on 6061. Only way to avoid it is to go to a class III anodize, which can't be dyed dark black.
In six months there will be a thread on here bitching about blotchy finish.
Now, I imagine it will be a few months and we'll see it in various colors.
I work for a company that has one of the largest anodize facilities in the world.
Black aluminum bezel in 6061 alloy will definitely show dings and scratches from coins, rings and keys. They obviously ran the thinnest possible anodize finish on the part to show the polished chamfer.
Not only will it look like hell with minor scratches, some people's body chemistry/sweat will bleach out the color from normal handling and UV exposure. This is unavoidable with thin black anodize on 6061. Only way to avoid it is to go to a class III anodize, which can't be dyed dark black.
In six months there will be a thread on here bitching about blotchy finish.
This is a very good point.....Thanks I'm locking my choice in with black!!I see a problem with both the black AND the white
Black: From what I understand the aluminum is only a black coating so youve got a surface that will scratch pretty easily and reveal a lot of silver underneath. (Hopefully thats not true)
White: I actually wanted white but the silver band looks a bit dated since its the same style as the last two iPhones. But more importantly, black letterboxing on a white phone look very distracting for legacy apps (especially bright ones) And not every dev cares about updating to retina or widescreen.
In the end I went with Black, but either way then I feel in a year then anyone who uses a naked iPhone will have a lot of scratches.
Same here plus once a case is put on it pretty much doesn't matter what color it is lol
This is one of the main reasons why I got the white iPhone 5. It looks excellent, and I really wanted a change, as I had gotten black iPhones since the 3G. Also, after 2 years of ownership, my iPhone 4 (once again black) is nothing but a smudge magnet.
Every year I'm so tempted at the white clean look and I swore I was getting a white one this year, but the "black out" style with partial glass and black aluminium in a black leather case.. I just couldn't order the white one. Nice to admire but not what I want to own, I suppose.